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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe™

My Black folks’ sweet potato pie recipe is the creamy, cinnamon-kissed, vanilla-scented slice of heritage that shows up at every Thanksgiving, holiday table, and soul food Sunday. Made with love, seasoned with tradition, and baked to perfection, this pie tells a story in every bite!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Sweet potatoes roasting: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes washed, scrubbed, and unpeeled (equals about 3 cups when mashed)
  • 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought uncooked pie crust, pie dough, or pie shell
  • 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons butter unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Prep the sweet potatoes: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then set them aside. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prep the crust: Use either a homemade or store-bought uncooked pie crust, pie dough, or pie shell. If you're using your own pie pan, grease it, press the uncooked crust inside, and set it aside.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, place the sweet potatoes on top, and roast for 40 minutes or until fork-tender.
  • Cool and peel: Remove from the oven and allow the sweet potatoes to cool. Once cooled, the skins will easily peel away to reveal that soft, caramelized flesh.
  • Measure the sweet potato flesh: Gather 3 cups of the roasted sweet potato flesh for the filling.
  • Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato flesh with the evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
  • Blend it smooth: Using an electric mixer on high speed, whip the mixture until the filling is silky smooth and well combined.
  • Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake the pie: Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the center is puffed and set. Keep an eye on it—oven temps can vary!
  • Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours or overnight for the perfect slice.
  • Optional garnish: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then slice, serve, and savor every soulful bite!

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Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 12243IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg
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